Engineer, Staff Hardware Development / 08-09734

Position Description:Broadcom is developing solutions supporting the next generation of 3G and 4G high-speed mobile technologies. As part of the CellAirity™ Mobile Platform, Broadcom offers a family of HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access), WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple-Access), EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution), GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) baseband processors for use in cellular handsets, PC cards and other wireless-enabled consumer electronics.Seeking a highly motivated senior level RF Hardware Engineer who is looking to design handsets for the latest 2G and 3G cellular technologies. Responsibilities will include the design, development, prototyping, and certification of component level hardware for GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, and HSDPA handsets. The position will work on one or more of the following areas: RF receiver path, transmit path, synthesizer/VCO, and system design. In this role, you will work closely with the RFIC design team as well as other design groups across a variety of products and technologies within the company. The position requires hands-on debugging and bench level work on RF circuits and cellular handset PCB’s. Candidate should be capable of self-directed work and be focused on practical problem solving and product design. Qualifications:• BSEE degree and 6 years of experience, an MSEE degree and 3 years of experience.• 3+ years of experience in RF systems design, integration and test for cellular communication systems.• Strong understanding of wireless standards (GSM, GPRS, EGPRS and WCDMA) is essential. • Knowledge of HSDPA/HSUPA is a plus.